Our Family Blog

Mrs Songy

2011-12-28T11:41:14Z

The Ferrara children all remember Mrs Songy. Here is a lovely article about her. Lots of stuff there I didn't know. I'm not even sure I knew her name was Barbara. She was always Mrs Songy to me. She ran the cafeteria at O.L.P.H. forever. There was never any doubt about who was in charge in that place. She was big, brassy, loud, and she knew every kid's name. Nothing but fond memories here.

According to some friends on Facebook, she passed away Monday. R.I.P., Mrs Songy.

Obit

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T06:00:01Z

Merry Christmas
From CrabAppleLane

In Memory of Mom aka Aunt Catherine

2011-12-21T18:10:20Z

One year ago today our lives were changed forever. Mom passed away and went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior. She was loved beyond words can convey and missed more than words can express. I miss her laughter; her voice, her silliness, her advice, her faithfulness and the ability to call her whenever I wanted...I miss all of who she was but will never forget her. She is at peace and (I'm sure) watches over us daily. We love you Mom!
Carol

Vikings Week

2011-12-12T12:25:48Z

It's Vikings week.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T16:46:01Z

Happy Thanksgiving
From CrabAppleLane

Happy, Happy

2011-11-13T06:00:01Z

Happy Birthday, Mom

Love,
Rob&Patsy

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T13:30:35Z

Happy Halloween

Got plans?

1959 and 1960

2011-10-16T14:21:10Z

1959
1960

Sue and I are the two little ones in the 1959 video. We're in the early part of the 1960 video, too. The 1959 video was shot at Grandma and Grandpa Tompkins' house in Minneapolis. The early part of the 1960 video was shot in Kenner and New Orleans, LA. Sue and I were playing in our new backyard in Kenner. Mom and Grandma are watching us. Those are handmade kites Dad and Grandpa are trying to get off the ground. Those were fantastic kites. There must have been some kind of deal made for me to let Sue play with my fire truck, though. The later scenes are from the first communions of cousins, Nancy and Beth. They were shot in Minneapolis. There are some people in the 1960 video I don't recognize.

A Trip to the Irish Channel

2011-10-13T23:50:02Z

Patsy and I took a trip to the Irish Channel in New Orleans today. Took that second photo with my phone. Parasol's is a vanishing, nearly extinct species: The neighborhood tavern. Slowly, but surely, they're being zoned out of existence. I had been to Parasol's a few times but I had never eaten there. It doesn't look like much but the place is the center of the New Orleans universe on St Patrick's Day. The few times I had been down there was for that celebration. They're known for their roast beef in addition to their green beer on St Patrick's Day so that's what we were there for today. Their reputation is well-deserved. It's a top notch roast beef po-boy. Patsy hardly picked at it at all. Highly recommended.

Was a little disappointed in the neighborhood, though. Broken glass and trash strewn along the streets and sidewalks. Wasn't like that last time I was down there.

Parasol's - October 13, 2011

Parasol's - October 13, 2011

Irish Channel - October 13, 2011

Irish Channel - October 13, 2011

CrabAppleLane Diner

2011-09-13T12:17:39Z

CrabAppleLane Hummingbirds - September 13, 2011

They come for the fine cuisine and low, low prices but they stay for the company and the warm atmosphere.

CrabAppleLane Heliport

2011-09-09T12:15:38Z

Open for business

Football

2011-09-09T00:30:00Z

It's that time again.

1 Month

2011-09-08T03:39:59Z

Mathis is 1 month old and is a perfect angel baby! We just got back from the doctor today and he weighs almost 10 pounds!!! He has gained almost 4 lbs. in one month. I was so happy because the doctor wanted me to come back before one month for a weight check and I didn't do it because I didn't want to pay $35 for something I knew would be fine. So, he is growing well and doing everything he should be doing.

Mathis is still sleeping well for his Mama and Dada. He wakes up once during the night to eat and then again at 6:30-7:00 but we sleep in until 9:00 every morning and I love it! He has been doing his tummy time and he can hold his head up really well. The boys are still loving him and being helpful when they can. Barrett keeps saying, "I love this baby. He is a good boy!" Wyatt doesn't say much about Mathis but loves to go get him the pacifier if he needs it. He also likes to give him kisses. Wyatt's burning question for me is, "why does the baby eat your belly?"

Kellie

Mathis Warren - 1 month

Mathis Warren - 1 month
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The boys

The boys

Mathis Warren - 1 month

Happy, Happy

2011-09-02T05:00:01Z

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth

Today in history

Released

2011-08-16T12:09:24Z

The Saints released Jon Stinchcomb yesterday. He's been a fave here for a while now. Jon is a good guy in a tough business. He may have other opportunities this season but I think he'd be better off if he took time off and healed before he pursued any of them. He played through a knee injury last year. He had surgery during the offseason to re-attach his quad muscle and he still doesn't look fully recovered from it. The 49ers ran around him Friday night fairly easily. Good Luck, Jon.